Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
moorei
ID:
252811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Krasser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 11: 161 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252143



Common Names

  • Roble de Moore
  • Roble de Moorei
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Fagus carronii C.Moore [unknown]
  • Fagus moorei F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Lophozonia moorei (F.Muell.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus moorei (also called 'Moore's Beech', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothofagus moorei is used for its wood, which is used in the construction of furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothofagus moorei has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and summer. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus moorei is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sheltered location until they are well-established.

Where to Find Nothofagus moorei

Nothofagus moorei is native to the forests of Chile and Argentina.

Nothofagus moorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus moorei?

Nothofagus moorei

What is the common name of Nothofagus moorei?

Antarctic Beech

Where is Nothofagus moorei native to?

Australia

Species in the Nothofagaceae family

Nothofagus aequilateralis, Nothofagus alessandrii, Nothofagus alpina, Nothofagus antarctica, Nothofagus apiculata, Nothofagus balansae, Nothofagus baumanniae, Nothofagus betuloides, Nothofagus blairii, Nothofagus brassii, Nothofagus carrii, Nothofagus cliffortioides, Nothofagus codonandra, Nothofagus crenata, Nothofagus cunninghamii, Nothofagus discoidea, Nothofagus dombeyi, Nothofagus flaviramea, Nothofagus fusca, Nothofagus glauca, Nothofagus grandis, Nothofagus gunnii, Nothofagus leonii, Nothofagus macrocarpa, Nothofagus menziesii, Nothofagus moorei, Nothofagus nitida, Nothofagus nuda, Nothofagus obliqua, Nothofagus perryi, Nothofagus pseudoresinosa, Nothofagus pullei, Nothofagus pumilio, Nothofagus resinosa, Nothofagus rubra, Nothofagus rutila, Nothofagus solandri, Nothofagus solfusca, Nothofagus starkenborghiorum, Nothofagus stylosa, Nothofagus truncata, Nothofagus womersleyi, Nothofagus dodecaphleps, Nothofagus eugenananus,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Fridolin Krasser (1863-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359096-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.